‘We’re important’: Kansas farm relies on Mexican labor amid worker shortage
There's plenty of work to be done at Bowlin Farms in De Soto, Kansas — much of it can't be done without a little help.
Woman injured after boat backs into her at the Lake of the Ozarks
Kansas City actress speaks on working with Mahomes, Meghan Trainer in commercial. End of summer celebration: Mimosas in the Park returns for second year. KCTV5's Nathan Brennan has the top headlines of Aug. 31, 2025. This Day in History: Marie Byrun becomes the first woman to vote in Missouri. Women...
Kansas City charity offers free access to books and ways to get kids better...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Now that the school year is underway, it can be hard to get your child back on track with reading and focusing on assignments. That’s why Turn the Page KC is determined to build up all local families with more access to books and reading lessons to help children succeed. The organization is...
8 Students and 1 Adult Injured When Bus Runs Into Ditch and Overturns
Nine people, including eight children, were hurt when a bus they were riding overturned in Missouri last week, authorities said. The crash happened about half a mile from Faucett, Mo., around 3:35 p.m. local time on Friday, Aug. 29, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The children...
Union Station celebrates Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Union Station is celebrating Taylor swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement!. Kansas Citians can strike a pose in front of this alpha-lit sign through Wednesday. Some have been fans of Taylor since she’s been attending Chiefs games. They say they’re grateful she’s helped bring families...
Independence locals speak on safety after violent Labor Day weekend
Independence, Mo. (KCTV) - Investigations into deadly incidents in Independence are under way after a violent Labor Day weekend. The first incident happened Saturday night, when police chased a suspect on I70. That suspect got out of their car near I70 and Nolan Road and tried to run off when he was hit by a car.
Troopers ID man killed Saturday after maneuver led to crash on I-35 in Clay...
The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the man who died early Saturday in a crash that occurred as troopers used a maneuver to end a police chase.
Two charged after chase, shooting at police in Independence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people have been charged after investigators say they ran and shot at police during a chase last week. Savannah Landers faces aggravated fleeing a stop or detention, first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.
Labor Day rally against redistricting draws crowd days before special session
A crowd of over 1,000 city workers, unions and local allies swelled Mill Creek Park on the County Club Plaza to protest Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s redistricting efforts in a Labor Day rally Monday.
North Kansas City man indicted for aiming laser at aircraft
A North Kansas City man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly directing a laser pointer at an aircraft. According to the indictment, filed under seal on Aug. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, 53-year-old Aaron Randall Class faces a single federal count. The charges became public after his arrest....